When: Thursday, 17 April 2025, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: Masterton District Council, Wairarapa, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton
Cost: Included in NZD $75 (covers Session 1 & 2, practical stargazing session, and personalised site visit)

Why Attend?

Your astro-tourism journey continues with hands-on training and practical knowledge to ensure your business can navigate by the stars in Wairarapa’s growing dark sky economy. Backed by Masterton District Council and WellingtonNZ, this session helps you confidently enhance your experience. 

Invited Speakers

• Cimone Grayson: Māori values and tikanga around the night sky, enriching visitor experiences.
• Anna Nielson (Destination Wairarapa): Turning dark skies into unforgettable tourism products.
• Nicola Belsham (Business Wairarapa): Local business success stories and practical advice on maximising astro-tourism.
• Jack Newman (Electrician): Expert advice on lighting options and best practices for dark-sky-friendly installations.

Session Schedule:

• Telescopes & Binoculars 101: Master the basics of choosing and using stargazing equipment, ensuring your visitors have an unforgettable experience.

• Online Astro-Tourism Toolkit: Introduction to our comprehensive online resources designed for beginners, helping your business quickly gain traction in astro-tourism.

• Māori Night Sky Perspectives: Gain deeper insight into the cultural significance of the stars with an engaging talk about the Māori heritage of our local skies (with Cimone Grayson)

• Electrical Best Practices: Expert electrician Jack Newman (Carterton) will guide you through practical lighting solutions and dark-sky-friendly electrical setups to enhance your venue (with Jack Newman)

• Business Capability Support: Discover the range of support options available through WellingtonNZ, specifically designed to help your business leverage astro-tourism opportunities effectively.

  
  

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  https://www.wairarapa.space/look-after-our-night-sky/for-businesses/
  

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Boost your business by preserving the night sky!